Press releases
Restrictions on entry extended until 9 February
Press release
7.1.2021 14.10
Fewer people were tested for coronavirus during Christmas week – Number of reported cases fell
Press release
30.12.2020 20.07
Koronavilkku mobile app to be made interoperable with EU/EEA apps
Press release
30.12.2020 13.19
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent a circular of hybrid strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis
News item
29.12.2020 12.24
Growth rate of new COVID-19 cases has slowed down, but the situation remains serious
Press release
23.12.2020 15.46
Ministries review nationwide recommendation to work remotely – grounds for keeping recommendation in force still strong
Press release
23.12.2020 15.10
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health updates the action plan to manage COVID-19
Press release
22.12.2020 15.24
Healthcare and social welfare workers first in line to get authorised COVID-19 vaccines on voluntary basis
Press release
22.12.2020 13.46
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health welcomes contribution to preparation of the Government Report on Equality
News item
21.12.2020 15.19
Finland strengthens economy of wellbeing approach by joining Wellbeing Economy Governments network
Press release
21.12.2020 11.00
First doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in Finland possibly on 27 December
Press release
18.12.2020 12.07
The Equal Pay Programme of the Government and central labour market organisations has been published
Press release
18.12.2020 10.01
Exceptions to the unemployment security: What should the unemployed take into account in the new year?
Press release
17.12.2020 14.52
Alarming increase in infections among older adults
Press release
17.12.2020 10.00
Coronavirus infections still at an alarming level across the country
Press release
10.12.2020 18.54
Restrictions imposed on food and beverage service businesses to continue until 28 February 2021 – restrictions also introduced in Lapland
Press release
10.12.2020 14.28
Restrictions on entry extended until 12 January
Press release
10.12.2020 14.20
Amendments to Communicable Diseases Act to Parliament - more means to curb the coronavirus situation
Press release
10.12.2020 13.40
Government proposal for health and social services reform and related legislation proceeds to Parliament
Press release
8.12.2020 10.12
Tighter restrictions on restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses in several regions due to COVID-19
Press release
3.12.2020 13.52